Steenson Funeral Services

Cheevers August 13, 2022 (peacefully) at Ann’s Care Home, Dungannon, Desmond (Dessie), formerly of Orritor Road, Cookstown, son of the late Thomas and Winifred Cheevers and a much loved brother and uncle. A private funeral took place on Monday, 15 August. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Hammond (née Espie) August 12, 2022 (peacefully) at Corkhill Care Centre, Margaret known as Judy, 71 Ballymaguire Road, Stewartstown, beloved wife of the late Johnnie and dear sister of Jean and the late Bobby, Dickie, Sammie, Ida, Mina, Billy and Nancy and a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Monday, 15 August, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”

Stewart August 11, 2022 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his three children, Samuel Alexander (Sam), formerly of Castle Court, Cookstown, much loved Dad to Natasha, Dean, Mykylea and their partners, loving Granda Sam to Hannah, Chloe, Lily, Jake, Freya, Eva and Erin, son of the late James and Hannah and dear brother of Billy, Mary, Tommy, Elizabeth, Stanley, Sandra and the late Anna, Freddie, Dorothy, Isaac and Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 16 August, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, cheques payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

McCartney August 6, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Edward Davidson (Eddie), 18 Claggan Lane, Cookstown, much loved Husband of Martha, dearly loved Father of Karen (late Stephen) and Mark, dearest Grandfather of Ryan (Laura) and Hannah (Michael), Great-Grandfather of Breagh Rose and dear brother of Jim (Gwen), Moira (Dave) and the late Joyce (Stuart). A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 9 August, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Cancer Focus N.I. and Parkinson’s U.K. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Oxtoby (née Anderson and formerly Cree) July 27, 2022 (peacefully) at her granddaughter Melody’s home, 43 Parkmount, Cookstown, BT80 8AY, Elma, late of Chapel Street, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Bill Cree and the late Bill Oxtoby, dearest mother of the late Pauline, mother-in-law of the late George, devoted nanny of Alison, Melody, Joanne and the late Gary, great-granny of Ryan, Amy and Marcus and great-great-granny of Bronwyn, Matthew, Joshua, Grace and Max. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Saturday, 30 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

McKinney July 18, 2022 (peacefully) in hospital, after a short illness, in his 102nd year, John Leonard (Jack), late of Cookstown, loving Husband of the late Lottie, devoted Father of Jacqueline, Grandfather of Paul and adored Great-Grandfather of Emma, Chloe, Ryan and Lucie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Friday, 22 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Sadly missed. Peace, perfect peace.

Charles (née Wilson) July 19, 2022 (peacefully) after a short illness, Emily, 25 Wellbrook Road, Cookstown, dearly loved Wife of Ronnie, precious Mummy of Nicola (Gareth) and Leanne (Roddy), very special Granny to Jack, Rachel, Sam, Matthew, Luke and Zac and devoted Sister of Thomas and the late George. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Friday, 22 July, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Charis Cancer Care c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean i’ll miss you, until we meet again.”

Coulter July 18, 2022 (peacefully) at home, in her 94th year, Sadie, 19 Cloghog Road, Cookstown, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Coulter and much loved sister of Vina, Florrie and the late Jim, Lily, Gretta, Dennis and Ross. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 21 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Stewartstown Health Centre c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Wilson July 15, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 69 Beechway, Cookstown, Mary, beloved Daughter of the late Harper and Margaret Wilson, dear Mum of Maxine, Heather and Roy, Mother-in-law of Tyrone, Grandmother of Glenn, Grace (Connor) and Bethany (Chiron), Great-Grandmother of Henry and Eden and dearest Sister of Jordan, Harold, Harper, Jacqueline and Betty. A service of thanksgiving was held in her late home on Wednesday, 20 July, followed by interment in St. Swithin’s Parish Churchyard, Magherafelt. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be lovingly remembered by all her close family and friends. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1v3

Wilson – Mary passed away 15 July 2022. Deeply regretted by your friends Honor and Stephen. “The Lord is my shepherd."

Patterson July 15, 2022 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Harry, formerly of Church Street, Cookstown, beloved son of the late Henry and Sarah Patterson, dearest brother of Tom, Irene and the late Joe, Bertie, Billy, Sadie, Bobby and Isaac and a dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, 17 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Gibson June 28, 2022 at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Thomas Matthew (Tom), 96 Knockanroe Road, Stewartstown, dearly loved husband of Nora, loving father of David, Helen and Michael, father-in-law of Carole and Julie, fun grandad of Anna, Eleanor, Niamh, Cara and Isaac and a dear brother and uncle. A service of thanksgiving for Tom’s life took place in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Monday, 4 July, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be lovingly remembered.

Cookstown Probus Club

The members of Cookstown Probus Club wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Nora and her family on the death of our esteemed member, Tom. Kevin Johnston - President, Stanley Crooks - Secretary

Oxtoby (née Donaldson) June 23, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 13 Castle Court, Cookstown, Lynda, beloved Wife of the late Harry, much loved Mum of Richard, Lesley-Ann, Steven and Carolyn, loving Granny of John and Katy and dearest Sister of Anne, Marbeth, Alan, Richard and the late Johnny. A service of thanksgiving was held in her late home on Saturday, 25 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. To us you were someone special, someone set apart, your memory will live forever, engraved within our hearts.

Beattie June 5, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital after illness, Meredith (Merdy), late of Moneymore Road, Cookstown, much loved husband of Lucia. A service of thanksgiving was held in Ardtrea Parish Church on Wednesday, 8 June, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Will be sorely missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and the wider family circle.

Wylie – Baby Elouise, born sleeping on 26 May, 2022. Precious daughter of Craig and Grace, 19 Lisnamonaghan Road, Castlecaulfield, cherished sister of Jaxson and Blaire and a treasured granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece and cousin. An angel wrote in the book of life my baby’s date of birth, then whispered as she closed the book, “too beautiful for Earth”.

Nelson (neé Currie) May 24, 2022 (peacefully) at Ayr University Hospital, Scotland, Lydia, 2 Midhill View, Turnberry and formerly of 10 Clare Lane (New Buildings), Cookstown, loving wife of the late Robert Alexander (Bobby), much loved mother of Deborah, Wilma, Neville and Gwen, dear mother-in-law of Sammy and Anne, loving grandmother of Alan, Darren, Philip, Richard, Melissa, Christine, Jennifer, David, Rachel and Neville, great-grandmother of 17 great-grandchildren and a dear sister of Florence, Eleanor, Violet and the late Tommy, Fred, Lily and Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Wednesday, 1 June, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Lissan Parish Church Building Fund c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Forever with the Lord, until we meet again.”

Burns May 20, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, William George (Billy), 23 Crossglebe, Sandholes, Cookstown, devoted husband of Ann, loving father of Richard, Julie-Ann, Carri, Christopher and Sara-Lee, dear father-in-law of Laura, Stevey, Jamie, Ania and Gary, darling granda of Casey, Riley, Connor, Matthew, Callum, Katie, Caolan, Khaleesi, Abigail and Charlie and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in his late home on Monday, 23 May, followed by interment in Donaghey Congregational Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.”

Clarke May 15, 2022 (suddenly) after a short illness, Henry (Harry), late of 35 Salterstown Road, Magherafelt and formerly of Cookstown and Portrush, dearly loved husband of Alice, dearest father of Kenneth, Marleen, Colin and Graeme, father-in-law of Hazel, Glenda and Louise, devoted granda of Stacey and Neal, Steven and Leanne, Ben and Alex, Samantha and Nathan, Oliver, Noah and Joshua, great-granda of Ella, Charlie, Harper, Rylee and Maddison and dear brother of Rita. A private funeral was held on Thursday, 19 May. Dearly missed and loved forever.

McComb May 16, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 88 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, Robert John (Jackie), dearly loved husband of the late Maureen (Mo), much loved dad of Karen and Christine, dear father-in-law of Carl, devoted granda of Xahra and Teo, dearest brother of Kathleen, Isobel, Billy, Lynn and the late Jean and Ronnie and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Friday, 20 May, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery.  Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Air Ambulance N.I. and N.I. Chest Heart & Stroke. Soulmates reunited.

Ferguson May 9, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Grenrah (Gren), 73 Knockanroe Road, Ardtrea, Stewartstown, beloved Husband of June, much loved Father of Kenneth and Sharon, dear Father-in-Law of the late Carol, loving Grandfather of Leanne (Alex), Victoria, Karen and the late Bryan and Great-Grandfather to Sophia. A private funeral took place on Thursday, 12 May. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle. Into your loving care Lord.

Thom May 5, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, aged 87 years, Vernon Ernest, 11 Park Avenue, Cookstown, devoted husband of Gwennie, loving father of Gwyneth, Adrian, Arnold and the late Ernest, dearest father-in-law of Evelyn, Jennifer, Rosie and the late Mike, cherished grandfather of Andrew, Philip, Laura, Vernon, Harry and the late Warren and Lauren, a beloved great-grandfather to his 9 great-grandchildren and a much loved brother and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Sunday, 8 May, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Derryloran Parish Church and Kildress Parish Church. Gone but not forgotten.